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The Leading Source for Business Continuity News & Insighten"Super Bug" Worth Watching for Business Continuity Professionalshttp://www.continuityinsights.com/articles/2015/03/super-bug-worth-watching-business-continuity-professionals
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The death of two patients at the Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles has renewed focus on the “super bug” known as Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE).</p>
<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), CRE are difficult to treat because of their resistance to antibiotics. </p></div></div></div><ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/articles/2015/03/super-bug-worth-watching-business-continuity-professionals" rel="tag" title="&quot;Super Bug&quot; Worth Watching for Business Continuity Professionals">Read more<span class="element-invisible"> about &quot;Super Bug&quot; Worth Watching for Business Continuity Professionals</span></a></li><li><a href="/articles/2015/03/super-bug-worth-watching-business-continuity-professionals#disqus_thread" data-disqus-identifier="node/15366">Comments</a></li></ul>Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:43:43 +0000jshust15366 at http://www.continuityinsights.com"Super Bug" Worth Watching for Business Continuity Professionalshttp://www.continuityinsights.com/articles/2015/03/super-bug-worth-watching-business-continuity-professionals
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The death of two patients at the Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles has renewed focus on the “super bug” known as Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE).</p>
<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), CRE are difficult to treat because of their resistance to antibiotics. </p></div></div></div><ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/articles/2015/03/super-bug-worth-watching-business-continuity-professionals" rel="tag" title="&quot;Super Bug&quot; Worth Watching for Business Continuity Professionals">Read more<span class="element-invisible"> about &quot;Super Bug&quot; Worth Watching for Business Continuity Professionals</span></a></li><li><a href="/articles/2015/03/super-bug-worth-watching-business-continuity-professionals#disqus_thread" data-disqus-identifier="node/15366">Comments</a></li></ul>Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:43:43 +0000jshust15366 at http://www.continuityinsights.comEarly Bird Rate Still Available for CIMC 2015http://www.continuityinsights.com/articles/2015/02/early-bird-rate-still-available-cimc-2015
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>There is still time to register for the <a href="http://www.cimanagementconference.com/" target="_blank"><strong>2015 Continuity Insights Management Conference</strong></a> at our early bird price of $1,295.</p>
<p>Those who sign up for CIMC 2015 by Saturday, Feb. 28, will be eligible for the discounted rate. For more information about signing up for the conference, which will take place April 20-22 at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz., <a href="http://www.cimanagementconference.com/attendee-registration" target="_blank"><strong>click here.</strong></a></p></div></div></div><ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/articles/2015/02/early-bird-rate-still-available-cimc-2015" rel="tag" title="Early Bird Rate Still Available for CIMC 2015">Read more<span class="element-invisible"> about Early Bird Rate Still Available for CIMC 2015</span></a></li><li><a href="/articles/2015/02/early-bird-rate-still-available-cimc-2015#disqus_thread" data-disqus-identifier="node/15316">Comments</a></li></ul>Thu, 26 Feb 2015 16:01:22 +0000jshust15316 at http://www.continuityinsights.comSpeaker's Soapbox: Nadav Davidai of Control Risks and Emily Lord of RX Responsehttp://www.continuityinsights.com/articles/2015/02/speakers-soapbox-nadav-davidai-control-risks-and-emily-lord-rx-response
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Continuity Insights will return to <strong><a href="http://www.cimanagementconference.com/hotel-and-travel-information">Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona</a></strong> on April 20-22 for the <strong><a href="http://www.cimanagementconference.com/">2015 Continuity Insights Management Conference</a>. </strong></p></div></div></div><ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/articles/2015/02/speakers-soapbox-nadav-davidai-control-risks-and-emily-lord-rx-response" rel="tag" title="Speaker&#039;s Soapbox: Nadav Davidai of Control Risks and Emily Lord of RX Response">Read more<span class="element-invisible"> about Speaker&#039;s Soapbox: Nadav Davidai of Control Risks and Emily Lord of RX Response</span></a></li><li><a href="/articles/2015/02/speakers-soapbox-nadav-davidai-control-risks-and-emily-lord-rx-response#disqus_thread" data-disqus-identifier="node/15301">Comments</a></li></ul>Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:49:31 +0000jshust15301 at http://www.continuityinsights.comAl-Shabab Video Calling for Mall Attacks Raises Major Concernshttp://www.continuityinsights.com/articles/2015/02/al-shabab-video-calling-mall-attacks-raises-major-concerns
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>In a video released Monday by Al-Qaeda backed Somali rebel group Al-Shabab, a member of the organization called on sympathizers in the west to carry out attacks on shopping malls.</p>
<p>Although U.S. authorities said they have no credible evidence that any sort of organized attack is in the works, the video named specific targets, including the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., the West Edmonton Mall in Canada and the Westfield Mall in Stratford, England. The video calls for attacks similar to the 2013 incident at the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya that left 67 dead.</p></div></div></div><ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/articles/2015/02/al-shabab-video-calling-mall-attacks-raises-major-concerns" rel="tag" title="Al-Shabab Video Calling for Mall Attacks Raises Major Concerns">Read more<span class="element-invisible"> about Al-Shabab Video Calling for Mall Attacks Raises Major Concerns</span></a></li><li><a href="/articles/2015/02/al-shabab-video-calling-mall-attacks-raises-major-concerns#disqus_thread" data-disqus-identifier="node/15246">Comments</a></li></ul>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:11:09 +0000jshust15246 at http://www.continuityinsights.comEmployee Safety, Data Breaches Were Key Topics at MADRA Meetinghttp://www.continuityinsights.com/articles/2015/02/employee-safety-data-breaches-were-key-topics-madra-meeting
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Mid-Atlantic Disaster Recovery Association (MADRA) hosted an open forum discussion, which focused on several key aspects of business continuity, on Thursday, Feb. 19.</p>
<p>The event focused on employee safety, data breaches, risk management, terrorism, planning obstacles and mobilizing BC plans. MADRA Executive Committee Member Ken Barksdale led the discussion, while attendees added their own insights and experiences throughout.</p></div></div></div><ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/articles/2015/02/employee-safety-data-breaches-were-key-topics-madra-meeting" rel="tag" title="Employee Safety, Data Breaches Were Key Topics at MADRA Meeting">Read more<span class="element-invisible"> about Employee Safety, Data Breaches Were Key Topics at MADRA Meeting</span></a></li><li><a href="/articles/2015/02/employee-safety-data-breaches-were-key-topics-madra-meeting#disqus_thread" data-disqus-identifier="node/15241">Comments</a></li></ul>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:04:12 +0000jshust15241 at http://www.continuityinsights.comBC Pros Should be Aware of Emerging Issueshttp://www.continuityinsights.com/articles/2015/02/bc-pros-should-be-aware-emerging-issues
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>It seems as if almost every day, new issues emerge to test the plans and preparedness of business continuity professionals across the world. <br />
New, perpetually evolving technology, worldwide pandemics and a global economy all present new risks and it’s up to BC pros to prepare for them. This can be easier said than done.</p></div></div></div><ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/articles/2015/02/bc-pros-should-be-aware-emerging-issues" rel="tag" title="BC Pros Should be Aware of Emerging Issues">Read more<span class="element-invisible"> about BC Pros Should be Aware of Emerging Issues</span></a></li><li><a href="/articles/2015/02/bc-pros-should-be-aware-emerging-issues#disqus_thread" data-disqus-identifier="node/15186">Comments</a></li></ul>Wed, 18 Feb 2015 20:41:11 +0000jshust15186 at http://www.continuityinsights.comGetting Hacked Could Have Legal Repercussionshttp://www.continuityinsights.com/articles/2015/02/getting-hacked-could-have-legal-repercussions
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Whether data is hosted on private servers or in a public cloud, every organization faces a litany of legal liability if they are ever victims of a breach.</p>
<p>“There is plenty of liability out there,” Jeff Kosc, an attorney and partner at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan and Aronoff practicing innovations, said. “The Anthem breach is a perfect example of the risks and liabilities. They are now exposed to claims from their clients and all the individuals whose data was compromised as well as damage from the hackers.” </p></div></div></div><ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/articles/2015/02/getting-hacked-could-have-legal-repercussions" rel="tag" title="Getting Hacked Could Have Legal Repercussions">Read more<span class="element-invisible"> about Getting Hacked Could Have Legal Repercussions</span></a></li><li><a href="/articles/2015/02/getting-hacked-could-have-legal-repercussions#disqus_thread" data-disqus-identifier="node/15136">Comments</a></li></ul>Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:54:09 +0000jshust15136 at http://www.continuityinsights.comCloud Risk – Chance of Showershttp://www.continuityinsights.com/articles/2015/02/cloud-risk-%E2%80%93-chance-showers
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Cloud computing is an increasingly important IT option for organizations of all sizes. There are many different ways of sizing, configuring and implementing cloud based solutions and new security methods are continually evolving. Like every legitimate IT option, there are trade-offs and risks associated with the deployment and continued used of a cloud architecture:</p></div></div></div><ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/articles/2015/02/cloud-risk-%E2%80%93-chance-showers" rel="tag" title="Cloud Risk – Chance of Showers">Read more<span class="element-invisible"> about Cloud Risk – Chance of Showers</span></a></li><li><a href="/articles/2015/02/cloud-risk-%E2%80%93-chance-showers#disqus_thread" data-disqus-identifier="node/15041">Comments</a></li></ul>Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:41:39 +0000jshust15041 at http://www.continuityinsights.comPersuasive Presentations Critical for Continuity Proshttp://www.continuityinsights.com/articles/2015/02/persuasive-presentations-critical-continuity-pros
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-teaser"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><span style="font-size: 13.0080003738403px; line-height: 20.0063037872314px;">Whether presenting to clients, supervisors, team members or total strangers, it is important for business continuity professionals to be as persuasive as possible.</span></p><p>“If you want to convince management to fund your program, you have to be persuasive,” Nathaniel Forbes of Forbes Calamity Prevention, said. “If you want to convince your colleagues to complete a business impact analysis or participate in an exercise, you have to be persuasive.”</p></div></div></div><ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/articles/2015/02/persuasive-presentations-critical-continuity-pros" rel="tag" title="Persuasive Presentations Critical for Continuity Pros">Read more<span class="element-invisible"> about Persuasive Presentations Critical for Continuity Pros</span></a></li><li><a href="/articles/2015/02/persuasive-presentations-critical-continuity-pros#disqus_thread" data-disqus-identifier="node/14951">Comments</a></li></ul>Tue, 03 Feb 2015 16:48:04 +0000jshust14951 at http://www.continuityinsights.com